Claffey not overawed by Red Rose professionalism
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland open their Guinness Women’s Six Nations campaign at Donnybrook this evening with what looks like the toughest of assignments as they welcome an England side hoping to reap the benefits of...
Paris platform: Gatland believes opening wintees uptitle shot
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyNot many teams could start their Six Nations campaign without two leading British & Irish Lions and still be confident of success, but as Wales get ready to kick-off the tournament against France in Paris...
Another day, another dawn for France
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyJournalists at the recent media launch of the 2019 Guinness Six Nations probably experienced minor flashbacks when France coach Jacques Brunel told them: “I don’t have a miracle recipe.”
Six Nations relegation not on our agenda - Morel
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe prospect of Ireland playing Georgia in the Six Nations is over — for the time being — after the competition’s new chief executive ruled out the possibility of introducing relegation.
Not everything is black in New Zealand
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyAs the Six Nations kicks off, New Zealand All Blacks are being fed slowly back into their respective Super Rugby franchises ahead of the new campaign — but with more than an eye on the World Cup...
Schmidt laughs off suggestions England clash could be boring
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyIreland head coach Joe Schmidt has laughed off the suggestion that Saturday's Six Nations opener with England could be boring.
The major talking points ahead of Wales’ Six Nations trip to France
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWales’ impressive unbeaten record will stand them in good stead in Paris.
Wales focused on performance not records – captain Alun Wyn Jones
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWales are unbeaten since last season”s Six Nations, embarking on a lengthy unbeaten run.
Townsend backs Australia-born Johnson to seize his Scotland chance
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyThe Glasgow centre is poised to win his first Test cap against Italy at Murrayfield.
A closer look at the statistics as Ireland and England go head-to-head
7 years ago by Breaking News.ie : RugbyWe examine some of they key statistical match-ups for the Aviva Stadium encounter.
